Mesut Ozil: Arsenal boss Unai Emery denies midfielder missed West Ham win due to row
Spaniard said Ozil, 29, was not in squad for 3-1 win at Emirates Stadium because he was ill.
ARSENAL (AFP) - Arsenal boss Unai Emery has denied midfielder Mesut Ozil missed Saturday s Premier League victory over West Ham because of a row in training.
The Spaniard said Ozil, 29, was not in the squad for the 3-1 win at Emirates Stadium because he was ill.
The German had an argument with Emery on Friday and refused to be in the squad after finding out he was on the bench.
"Why is this information out there? It isn t true," said Emery.
"He left training because he was going to his home because he is sick."
Emery told Match of the Day that he sat down with Ozil and the team doctor on Friday and decided he would not play.
